Turkish police fire tear gas to break up banned Istanbul Pride march

Turkish police fired tear gas to disperse revellers at a banned gay Pride parade in central Istanbul on Saturday. Police in riot gear pushed and dragged people who had been gathering to take part in the LGBTQ2 event in a side street off the city s central Istiklal Avenue. Some people were dressed up, others waived rainbow flags. Some 20 people, including a photo journalist, were detained, according to media reports.